Sermons on Church Membership:

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

The beginnings of the church

The day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 How many of you read the obituaries? I always do, first, I want to make sure my name isn’t there and then I want to see if there’s anyone there I know. I read an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Virtues Of An Effective Christian Leader

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon is excerpted with editing from Thomas Coke's sermon preached at the ordination of Francis Asbury.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The most important part of a minister’s duty, is to insist on the great, fundamental truths of Christianity…. But to be an effective Christian leader, one must also seek and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Be One! Be Different!

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.

This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020

Today Christians all over the world are under fire for their faith. Even in the United States of America, Christians are being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ...

Background (1 Pet 1:1 NKJV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, In this letter, the Apostle Peter is addressing Jewish Christians who had been persecuted and fled their homes and lands. These people were called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020

Last time we took our message from the epistle of 1st Peter where Peter encourages his readers how to respond as they lived in a world that hated them because it hated their Savior.

1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." 1 Pet 4:9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Pet 4:10 As each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Christmas Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2020

The Christmas story has all the elements of a worship service. God is there along with people who are coming to a special place of worship

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Luke 2:1-20 Bob Marcaurelle Preparations When Neal Armstrong put his foot on the moon, someone from NASA said, “We should change the calendar and mark our dates from this moment.” In other words, that was more important than dating our calendars from when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1, Exodus 33:15, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Sing!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 3, 2020

This message is about the song that God puts in our hearts!

Subject: why do we sing?.... How can I keep from singing? Complement: we sing – we celebrate -because he has done so much for us... how can I not sing! Text: Psalm 137 Introduction: Every 7 days I join a choir of voices to sing unto God. I’ve been doing this for over 50 years now... however I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism - The Prime Directive

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

Did you know that the church has been given a mission and a Prime Directive?

Back in the late 60’s, one television series I looked forward to watching, was Star Trek. In the Star Trek series Captain James Kirk led the voyages of the starship Enterprise, “Its five-year mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 23, 2020

Love should be a Christian's single most defining attribute.

Badges identify people. There’s the policeman’s badge (make a paper star). Every service company has its’ employees wear a badge (plastic cover with name inside). Boy Scouts and Awana children have badges telling you about their achievements (Awana shirt or sash). Christians have badges too. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

1 Timothy 3 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 7, 2021

Overseers and Deacons

See www.biblemaster.com for more info. 1 Timothy is when Paul was free, II Timothy is when he went back to prison. Sometimes people don’t want to step up as a leader. There was initial reluctance in Moses, awed readiness in Isaiah, skeptical cynicism in Nathanial and eager sincerity in Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sticking Together Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:1-4

Series: Philippians Sermon: “Sticking Together” Philippians 2:1-4 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Divided We Are Falling/Failing

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 20, 2021

The division (fueled by things like - COVID, masks and a presidential election...etc) between people who were redeemed and set free by the blood of Jesus and who claim to be following after Him... must stop!

Divided We ARE Falling/Failing Good morning MGCC. TODAY – is January 17 of the year 2021… YEAH – I know a lot of us were looking forward to the new year, wanting to put the year 2020 behind us. HOWEVER – 17 days in 2021 is not looking so good. I MEAN – the turmoil, the unrest, the anger, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Colossians 4:6, Luke 6:26, John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 6:33, Luke 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will They Know God Loves Them? Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 13, 2019

How do people know that you are a Christian? What it is about you and your life when they look at you that says, "They're one of them Christ followers"? And what is your life telling them about Christianity and Christ?

INTRO: How do people know that you are a Christian? Is it by the way you live? Is it because you don’t do certain things that they do? You don’t say the same words that they do or watch the same filth or hang out with the same people? Is it because they know that you go to church on Sundays? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2- The Importance Of The Crucified Life Series

Contributed by Imre Gulyas on Apr 11, 2019

The church is filled with people and the health of the church will be determined by the spiritual health of each person working together to shine our Christ-likeness into our hurting families and communities.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CRUCIFIED LIFE Romans 6:6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ